Bartlett’s sunset cinema

The Bartlett Station Movies in the Park series attracts guests from the area for a free family-friendly movie and a place to picnic and play.

A free screening of “Cars,” a blanketful of snacks and an evening out with family at W.C. Freeman Park in Bartlett Friday were enough to keep these three Memphis children all smiles. From left, they are Mariya Anderson, 7; Maci Anderson, 6; and Tony Gatling, 7. Photos by Carolyn Bahm.

At right, part of the appeal for the free Bartlett Station Movies in the Park program is that children can run around the park, turn cartwheels and play until the sun sets and the movie begins. These two were on hand for a screening of “Cars” on Friday. The next movie, “Wonder Woman,” will be on Sept. 7.

Above, the popular Bartlett Station Movies in the Park are supported by sponsors who keep these family-friendly events free, such as Friday’s showing of “Cars” at W.C. Freeman Park. See about upcoming movies, sponsors, vendors and more at https://www.facebook.com/BartlettParkMovies. At right, part of the appeal for the free Bartlett Station Movies in the Park program is that children can run around the park, turn cartwheels and play until the sun sets and the movie begins. These two were on hand for a screening of “Cars” on Friday. The next movie, “Wonder Woman,” will be on Sept. 7.